Principal Engineer (Software Development/Product Innovation)

ST ENGINEERING IHQ PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Principal Engineer / Principal Engineer to drive cybersecurity product innovation. The ideal candidate will lead strategic projects, ensure timely delivery of product features, and possess strong communication skills. With at least 7 years of experience in product development and expertise in cybersecurity, candidates should be able to effectively liaise with stakeholders and manage complex projects. Familiarity with cloud platforms and agile environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in product innovation, development, and/or management.
• Proven experience in leading product development initiatives from concept to launch.
• Expertise in one or more emerging cybersecurity areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity projects overseeing the full software development lifecycle.
• Translate strategic objectives into technical requirements for collaboration.
• Present technical concepts to stakeholders and gather feedback.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership in product development

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Principal Engineer / Principal Engineer with strong communication skills to join our dynamic team, to drive cybersecurity product innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic cybersecurity projects and product development teams, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of innovative features that meet market and customer needs.
• Liaise with business units to translate strategic objectives into technical requirements, facilitating collaboration between engineering, product management, and business team.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders by presenting technical concepts in accessible terms, gathering feedback, and driving consensus on product roadmap.
• Drive cybersecurity innovation by staying updated on industry trends, identifying emerging technologies, and integrating them into product development.
• Develop innovative cybersecurity proposals and seek funding support.
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to code reviews, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in development processes.
• Manage project risks and timelines using agile methodologies to adapt to changing business priorities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with at least 7 years of professional experience in product innovation, development, and/or management role.
• Proven experience in leading product development initiatives, such as managing end-to-end development of products from concept to launch, demonstrating ability to handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more emerging cybersecurity areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in liaising with business and marketing teams resulting in successful market entries.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with DevOps or DevSecOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) is a plus.